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Napier Art Deco "Tells You How" Cocktail Shaker, 1932

$1,200
£911.43
€1,048.31
CA$1,676.64
A$1,869.64
CHF 975.50
MX$22,941.16
NOK 12,416.53
SEK 11,764.39
DKK 7,823.93
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About the Item

An American silver plated "Tells You How" cocktail recipe shaker. With a rotating band showing each cocktails name along the rim and the ingredients needed through windows on the body. Designed by Le Roy H Fontan for The Napier Co. Meriden, Ct. Marked on bottom. An early 'patent pending' version.
  • Creator:
    Napier Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Machine Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Plated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1932-1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor dents, plating losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3438319932352

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